Accident Report Detail
Accident Summary Nr: 201361144 - Employee killed when burned by furniture stripper fire
| Inspection Nr | Date Opened | SIC | NAICS | Establishment Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302396320 | 05/19/2000 | 2599 | 0 | Legges Custom Furniture |
Abstract: On April 3, 2000, Employee #1 had been stripping furniture with a highly flammable liquid. At the end of his shift he was last seen cleaning up his work area. Shortly after that Employee #1 was seen running through the showroom taking off his shirt, which was on fire. The owner helped extinguish the flames and called emergency services. Employee #1 was taken to the Batesville Hospital and was then airlifted to the MED Burn Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Employee #1 died on April 19, 2000, of complications from his burns.
| Employee # | Inspection Nr | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 302396320 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Laborers, except construction |
Translate